Made in Hollywood

Since special effects are basically not used and the number of shots is not large, Duke took only three days to cut out a two-minute commercial. After properly processing the color and light, and adding the soundtrack, the commercial basically Complete, the rest is to find the two leading actors to dub.

Compared to the post-production of several films, Duke feels very relaxed and has been in a good mood in recent days.

Sitting at the rest table in the studio, sipping coffee, chatting with Tina Fey about some work in Los Angeles, Duke leisurely waited for the two leading actors to come over to finish the final work, only Elizabeth Hurley and Leonardo Before DiCaprio could wait, he saw Erin Lauder, whose face was not very good-looking, pushed the door and walked in, and sat directly next to him.

"Did something happen?"

Recently, Erin Lauder has been staying on the crew as an outreach officer. The two have become familiar with each other. Duke poured a cup of coffee for her, "You seem very unhappy?"

"Hugh Grant recruited prostitutes in the United States and was exposed by the media!" Erin Lauder seemed very angry, "How can I be happy?"

"Uh……"

Duke opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say. He could see that Erin Lauder was a woman who was turning into a mature and shrewd woman, so how could she endure such a thing.

"You're wrong."

From the slightly surprised expression, Erin Lauder roughly guessed what Duke was thinking, and had to explain, "Hugh Grant is not my boyfriend! He has nothing to do with me! His girlfriend is Elizabeth Heath. Li, now the prostitution scandal has spread all over the United States and will soon spread all over the world. Elizabeth Hurley has become the focus of media attention, and many people even regard her as a laughing stock. She is Lauder's spokesperson. It will affect our commercials and may even affect the image of Estee Lauder!"

"Sorry, Erin, I think too much."

Duke patted her hand lightly, and Erin Lauder shook her head, "It's okay. I didn't make it clear."

After this period of understanding, Duke gradually determined that Irene Lauder could be a friend. This is a woman who is very easy to be liked. She is rational yet innocent, shrewd and capable without being too philistine. The most important thing is Yes, she has a relatively mild temper. The mouth is also very tight, easier to get along with than Sofia Coppola's prickly personality.

"How did Elizabeth Hurley react?"

Duke didn't pay much attention to gossip. He was hiding in the studio and busy with work these days. He didn't know the specific things at all, so he had to ask. "She won't speak in front of the media, will she?"

"She has been interviewed by the media!" Irene curled her fingers and tapped her forehead lightly, looking very distressed, "She said she was experiencing the feeling of death."

"She's not stupid yet." Duke frowned.

"I remember that you also faced a public opinion dilemma." Erin Lauder looked at Duke who frowned and thought. You're welcome, "I have more PR experience than me. Do you have any good advice?"

"Suggestion?" Duke looked at her suspiciously.

Erin didn't hide it, and said directly, "I was just appointed by the board of directors as the vice president of the brand image promotion department the day before yesterday, which is within the scope of my responsibility."

"congratulations!"

Saying such words at such times. Duke just wanted her to relax, nervousness wouldn't help, and Irene also understood Duke's intentions, and gave him a slight push, "I've encountered this situation when I first took office, what's there to congratulate? , I'm going to step down as soon as I take office."

"If you'll offer a consulting fee," Duke joked, "I can give you some advice."

"You're clearly desperate." Irene muttered a few words in dissatisfaction, and then said, "Do you usually treat friends who encounter difficulties like this?"

"Bad things can sometimes be turned into good things." Duke could see that Erin Lauder obviously lacked experience in dealing with these bad things in the entertainment industry, reminding her, "Don't forget, Erin, whoever hires prostitutes Not Elizabeth Hurley, she was just implicated by Hugh Grant."

Duke didn't mean to sell anything, and continued, "You should contact Elizabeth Hurley's agent, cooperate with public relations, and turn the disadvantage into an advantage. According to you, Elizabeth Hurley is now the focus of the media, and many The subject captured by the flash and the camera lens, the topic about her must be very hot, very hot, and she must not collapse at this time, but must be strong and cheer up.”

"Kick off that English bastard?" Erin asked. "And try to discredit him?"

"No..." Duke shook his head. "It's only good for Elizabeth Hurley, not for us."

Irene Lauder is not stupid, just inexperienced, and gradually understood, "What do you mean..."

"That's right!" Duke has put away all his joking expressions and put on a work attitude, "Not only do I need to encourage Elizabeth Hurley not to break up with Hugh Grant, but I also want her to forgive him and fully show her generosity. and loyalty."

Duke looked at Irene, Irene was also thinking, and after a while, he nodded and said, "We can join hands with the media to hype Elizabeth Hurley as a tolerant girl, and let her loyalty win the public's favor and shape Create a healthy and upward image, so as to be more famous and popular through Grant's scandal, and then we can choose a suitable node in it and release the commercial film just right..."

"Then what about her breaking up with Hugh Grant?"

Before Duke could answer, Erin's eyes lit up, "Find a way for her to sign an agreement that she must not take the initiative to break up with Hugh Grant during the performance of the contract with Estee Lauder."

"Honey, you should go to Hollywood." Duke had already laughed, "instead of staying here."

"If you're willing to pay 10 million dollars a year," Erin Lauder joked, obviously relieved, "I can be your PR manager with reluctance."

After drinking the coffee in the cup, she stood up and said seriously, "Thank you, Duke. I'll go first, and I'll notify Elizabeth Hurley to go to the Lauder Building. She shouldn't be here today."

It was not until the next afternoon that Elizabeth Hurley appeared in the studio. She smiled and greeted Duke and Leonardo. She seemed to be in good spirits. When the hero and heroine walked to the studio, Erin ? Lauder came to Duke's side and leaned into his ear.

"It's done!" She lowered her voice, "She will kick Hugh Grant after she fulfills her contract with Lauder."

Such an answer is not what Duke expected. Although Estee Lauder is not a top luxury brand, it is also one of the most well-known makeup brands in the world. It will provide spokespersons with a handsome salary. For actresses who have been rolling for more than ten years, it is not difficult at all to choose.

Just like Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant, who are bound to break up in the future, Hollywood star couples are full of unimaginable things outside the circle.

Nodding to Erin Lauder, Duke also walked into the studio, ready to start dubbing the film.

Since the soundtrack uses off-the-shelf music, this commercial is left with the final dubbing work. There are not many lines in the dubbing. For Elizabeth Hurley and Leonardo DiCaprio, it is also There is no difficulty.

"...I don't care about tomorrow at all!"

It seems that she was not affected by the scandal of her boyfriend recruiting prostitutes at all. Elizabeth Hurley looked good, and the lines she read were full of emotion, which was very in line with the mood of the advertisement screen, "No one can destroy our beautiful dream, no one, goodbye already."

Leonardo did not bad, he said affectionately, "She left, unless she will forget, I think, I will not, I will not forget her kiss, her smile, and her perfume!"

As Elizabeth Hurley walked the red carpet in a black velvet gown, a deep monologue sounded at one end.

"This is not a journey, the journey always has an end, but we will continue... Wherever I go, there is you! My luck, my destiny, Estee Lauder's youth is irreplaceable!"

Although the first dubbing sounded quite well, Duke asked Elizabeth Hurley and Leonardo DiCaprio to record three times in a row so that the dubbers could select the best ones to add to the commercial. middle.

The shooting of the commercial ended. Duke temporarily threw away his job and went back to his mother's house, ready to take a few days off for himself while waiting for the outcome of the negotiations between Nancy Josephson and Lily Fred. Duke knew himself well, and he Without the professional quality of singing and dancing guidance, if you want to make "Chicago", excellent singing and dancing guidance is essential.

With the production of the commercial completed, the Lauder Group paid Duke $2.2 million of the $3 million remuneration, according to the signed director agreement, and the remainder will be paid after the commercial airs.

"Duke, after your birthday next year, the Victoria's Secret Share Trust will take effect."

At dinner, Mrs. Leah brought up something Duke almost forgot, and warned him, "Just because I don't say something doesn't mean I don't know."

"Mom." Duke spread his hands helplessly, "Am I the kind of person who likes to mess around?"

He is very clear about what to do when and what to do. Besides, there are so many angels in Victoria's Secret. If you go to soak them all day, you don't have to go to work.

Of course, if he meets the interested ones at the right time and place, he will still give it a try.

After three days with her mother in New York, Nancy Josephson struck a deal with Lily Fred's team for a final price of $1 million, and Duke initialed a deal with her on behalf of Duke Studios, if not In a big surprise, the seasoned Broadway cabaret expert will serve as the cabaret director for "Chicago".

At the same time, the news that Duke will choose a musical for the next movie, I don't know where it came from, and the industry was in an uproar. (To be continued ~^~)

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